How To

While in Morocco I did a lot of research… discovering new patterns, colors, textures and any visual inspiration I could find. These discoveries came wrapped in a whole new light as I explored them as an artist. During my stay, spending time with fellow art residents and being introduced to local artisans, artists, designers and crafts people… well let’s […]

The journal spread above uses a set method. Although I don’t usually work this way, this is how this spread was done. The slideshow above shows 4 of the 5 steps that are listed below (sometimes I forget to stop and take photos). I suppose the thing to notice is how unrelated things are to begin […]

Patience is the most important thing when dealing with anything “new.” And being patient is especially important when art journaling. I say this because the final image slowly reveals itself… first going one way, then another… sometimes resting with nowhere to go for a while… then finding a new path. For those of you unfamiliar with the […]

The slideshow above chronicles a few of the steps in creating this completed art journal page. (I get so focused that stopping to take progress photos can be somewhat challenging for me…) Although I do tend to work in pristine, store-bought journals, I began this particular journal with a book from the “Free Rack” at the […]